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WALTON COUNTY, Fla. -- A child was killed in a rollover crash in Walton County Wednesday morning. The rollover crash happened around 11:30 a.m. near the 86-mile marker of I-10. According to Florida Highway Patrol, troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling eastbound on I-10 near...

Update 5:51 p.m.: According to a news release by the Florida Highway Patrol, troopers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 near the 62-mile marker. Officials state that vehicle was driving recklessly, and as troopers attempted to stop the vehicle, the vehicle continued to flee in a reckless manner until […]

A North Carolina man was arrested over Memorial Day weekend for stealing a car in...

Walton County Sheriff’s Office recovered a stolen car within an hour of it being reported stolen. The incident occurred on May 28th at Hungry Howies Pizza in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, where the victim left the vehicle running in the parking lot.

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man was arrested after deputies say he stole a car and was caught within an hour. On Sunday, Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at Hungry Howie’s Pizza in Santa Rosa Beach. Upon arrival, the victim...

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) — Hurricane season kicks off June 1. On top of the public having supplies, law enforcement in Walton County is practicing how to respond to different disasters.  Fire rescue, deputies, the school district, and organizations like the American Red Cross all met in one room Wednesday. The groups practiced how to respond […]

Today is Hurricane Season "Eve" and Walton County is trying something new this year. In years past, emergency service providers would meet up to discuss a plan of action for hurricanes or wildfires. But this year, officials are focusing on the process to handle all disasters. EMT retires after 45...

Collective bargaining negotiation meetings are scheduled to be held Wednesday, May 31th, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. (CST). The meetings will be held at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office north administration building in DeFuniak Springs. The purpose of this meeting is collective bargaining between the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and...

On the horizon in Walton County is an advisory committee to provide recommendations for enforcing regulations for low speed vehicles (LSVs) and addressing issues with these vehicles. The decision to create the committee came at the May 23 Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) regular meeting at Freeport Commons.

Walton County, Florida Sheriff’s Office and Walton County Fire Rescue, Florida are on scene of a traffic crash with rollover near the 86-mile marker of I-10. All westbound lanes are blocked at this time. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. There may be extended closures in the...

Today is Hurricane Season "Eve" and Walton County is trying something new this year. In years past, emergency service providers would meet up to discuss a plan of action for hurricanes or wildfires. But this year, officials are focusing on the process to handle all disasters. EMT retires after 45...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Across the country, pools and beaches are in desperate need of lifeguards. At the Panama City Beach Aquatic Center, the facility’s Health and Safety Aquatic Specialist Dennis Kennedy said while they have enough staff to function, they still need more to handle the influx of visitors expected this summer.

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. -- A North Carolina man was arrested for allegedly stealing a car from the parking lot of the Hungry Howie's in Santa Rosa Beach. 45-year-old Jeremy Trantham, of North Carolina, is charged with grand theft auto for the incident that took place on Sunday. According to the...